Radiation Therapists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for radiation therapists in the U.S. is $105,310 ($50.63 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $105,310
- Mean annual wage
- $114,990
- Median hourly wage
- $50.63
- Employment
- 17,070
17,070 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $80,560 | $38.73 |
| 25th percentile | $92,060 | $44.26 |
| Median (50th) | $105,310 | $50.63 |
| 75th percentile | $126,340 | $60.74 |
| 90th percentile | $156,710 | $75.34 |
Highest-paying states for radiation therapists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $166,450 | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $131,600 | 160 |
| New York | $129,620 | 820 |
| New Jersey | $129,460 | 600 |
| Washington | $125,880 | 540 |
| Hawaii | $125,520 | — |
| Illinois | $124,600 | — |
| Connecticut | $116,170 | 110 |
| Kansas | $108,830 | 240 |
| Arizona | $108,760 | 410 |
Lowest-paying states
- West Virginia: $71,590 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $78,950 median annual wage
- Iowa: $81,610 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $83,520 median annual wage
- Alabama: $87,330 median annual wage
About this occupation
Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.
Typical tasks
- Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.
- Schedule patients for treatment times.
- Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
- Photograph treated area of patient and process film.
- Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
- Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Associate's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.2% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 4.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 7.1% |
| Associate's degree | 29.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 49.6% |
| Master's degree | 8.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.8% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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